Your Nissan fender's job is to help protect your wheels and undercarriage from incoming road debris, shield pedestrians and vehicles from rocks and pebbles that might deflect from your tires, and protect your vehicle's frame if you're involved in a minor collision.
On quite a few Nissan models, the fender has a few separate parts, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield. Specifically, your Nissan's fender splash shield is attached inside the wheel well, and creates a barrier in between the fender frame and your tire. Fender splash shields are custom designed to fit only in certain locations on your Nissan: passenger-side front, driver-side front, passenger-side rear, and driver-side rear. They're also engineered for use in particular Nissan models and years.
Due to their positioning on your vehicle, the Fender Splash Shield serves as your Nissan's first layer of protection from flying rocks or debris. For example, if a truck speeds beside your Nissan and kicks a rock up straight toward your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield can help prevent the object from affecting the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. And, this shield can provide a barrier for these components from weather, helping slow wear and tear.
With time and exposure to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can break down, which compromises its ability to protect your vehicle's undercarriage components. Additionally, it may break or detach if you hit a curb by accident or smash into a sizable pothole. A broken Fender Splash Shield can leave part of your vehicle vulnerable to debris, and it could also create an annoying grinding or tapping sound if it is left to flutter against the tires.
Here's the thing, though: replacing one of your vehicle's fender splash shields is affordable and easy to handle. You need a Fender Splash Shield that fits your Nissan perfectly, so it's recommended that you order an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending on your vehicle model and year, the steps for installation may be slightly different. For most vehicles, you'll just need to have your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
Begin by allowing your car to cool down for several minutes. Next, remove the clips and bolts that hold your current fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set these small pieces aside (usually, it's best to go ahead and buy new fastening pieces, in case your old hardware has been damaged). Test the fitment of your Fender Splash Shield replacement by setting it in the appropriate position, checking to be sure that all holes and rivets match the holes on your fender. Once you're confident about the placement, screw or clip the replacement Fender Splash Shield onto your Nissan! For professional installation, stop by a local Nissan service site or dealership.
With a little bit of time and an authentic Fender Splash Shield in your corner, your Nissan can be back up to speed in no time! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your vehicle now. This part will fit your Nissan Altima 2016-2018. Check out the What This Fits section for additional details.
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Fits Altima (2015 - 2018)